Hello,
"lists at help.org" wrote the following on 01/06/2012 10:06:
> I am interested in information about security and privacy of whois
> databases (domains and IP addresses). For instance, the legal
> authorities associated with the warning banners, blocking schemes and
> other limitations placed on the data. As well as court decisions,
> official rulings, etc. as it relates to privacy laws (including the
> packaging and resale of historical data). Also any working groups, etc.
> involving whois. The information is being compiled at
>http://WhoisSecurity.com
While this list does not require introductions or anything of the sort,
it is always nice to at least have a name for a poster. Like I said, it
isn't required, but it might facilitate discussion if people had some
idea who they're talking to, if that makes any sense? This is especially
useful when you're asking such a broad question.
Anyway, aside from that, the current position in the RIPE Region is
given here:
http://www.ripe.net/ripe/groups/tf/dp/report-of-the-ripe-data-protection-task-force
and
https://www.ripe.net/data-tools/support/documentation/legal-framework-and-procedures-proposed-by-the-data-protection-task-force
However at the RIPE meeting in Ljubljana (RIPE 65), the RIPE NCC were
asked to take another look at this and I hope to be able to update the
WG soon on timelines for this 2nd look.
Brian,
Co-chair, RIPE AA-WG